Ming Zhao, CFA

Ming Zhao, CFA, CAIA is a distinguished financial professional based in New York City, leading presales for Investment Management and Trading at Murex, a firm offering integrated platforms for investment management and investment banks. With over a decade of experience as a presales consultant and senior business analyst, she has supported pension funds, asset managers, insurers, and banks across North America and Europe in areas spanning portfolio management, trading, compliance and performance.

A strong advocate for female professionals, Ming actively mentors in the CFA Women’s Mentorship Program and similar initiatives. She holds a master’s degree in applied mathematics focused on finance and risk from the University of Bordeaux, alongside dual bachelor’s degrees in economics and strategic decision-making. Fluent in English, French, and Mandarin, Ming enjoys playing the Guzheng and piano, practicing Krav Maga and yoga, swimming, and reading fiction.